social worker
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Social Worker I
Posted on
September 12, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Social Worker I, Temporary Full-Time (24 Months), Mental Health and Addictions, Dr. C.V. Smith Memorial Health Center, GlovertownDefinition of Work: The Social Worker I is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The successful candidate provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow up services in the context of an integrated mental health and addictions team process. The Social Worker I provides referral and follow up for clients to outside agencies both within and outside of the province; provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment planning; consults with other professionals and community groups regarding programming and treatment issues; supports self-help as well as, consumer and caregiver initiatives. This position will provide case management services through a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment approach to care and travel throughout the region will be required.The Social Worker I will also provide weekly Doorways and counselling services to clients. The successful candidate will provide preventative services based on a population health approach.The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.Required Qualifications:* Bachelor of Social Work Degree.* Current registration with NLASW.* 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting.* Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation.* Demonstrated ability in case management principles, skill assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming and delivery methods. * Demonstrated analytical, as well as, oral and written communication skills.* Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others.* A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV driver's license.* Use of a private vehicle.* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE)* Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.Preferred qualifications:* A Master's Degree in Social Work.Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)Salary: CG-39 ($37.94-$42.46)Competition No: P-2024001282-MHAClosing Date: September 18, 2024Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LocationGander, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#2111606
Advertised until
2024-10-12
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